Lincoln Ford, a Vet-tech at MIT-DCM, is a regular of the Alumni-Wang facility these days. While not brand new to working out by any means, he hasn’t been at it for too long either. “I have been working out about two to three years now, sometimes on and off, but for a year and some
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For many of us, the workout year is pretty similar. Some of us are ‘runners,’ others are ‘swimmers’, and some will mix it up – maybe weight lifting with some kickboxing thrown in. Not Tarek Fadel though, MIT Recreation Member and Assistant Director at the Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine. He approaches fitness a little
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Welcome to the MIT Recreation Community If you are a new member at MIT Recreation, welcome! We are so excited to invite you into our community of supportive, friendly members who value health, wellness and fun. At MIT Recreation, there is a lot to discover and many benefits to enjoy, but it can be overwhelming
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Balanced fitness starts with good support. When Dr. Elizabeth Green was 8 years old (and just known as ‘Liz’ then!), her fitness life got off to a fantastic start. From the playground onto the soccer field, thanks to her father she learned not only how much fun sports were, but that she should never let
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Weight training comes with some pretty great health benefits. It can mean less chance of injury, help maintain weight loss, and improve your coordination. Adding weightlifting to your fitness routine could help you burn even more calories than cardio alone, and could also help you avoid disease like type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. All great
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